Duke pays for solar power in seven North Carolina schools

Duke Energy is paying to install solar power systems for seven North Carolina schools.

Schools applied for the $300,000 grant last year which includes installation costs, monitoring equipment, training and a curriculum for students and teachers.

“These systems will give students a chance to see solar power production firsthand and allow them to learn more about this energy resource,” said David Fountain, Duke Energy’s North Carolina president. ”North Carolina is second in the nation for installed solar power. These seven schools will now be part of the state’s success story.”

Duke energy collaborated with NC GreenPower, a nonprofit Raleigh based company.

“NC GreenPower is thrilled to collaborate with Duke Energy on this initiative. As a small non-profit funded by donations, our reach with our Solar Schools program is limited. But through this partnership, NC GreenPower can provide greater impact to schools and students who will benefit from this technology,” added Vicky McCann, NC GreenPower vice president.

For more information on NC GreenPower, click here.

Recipient schools:

·         East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill – Orange County

·         Gaston Day School, Gastonia – Gaston County

·         Hickory Ridge High School, Harrisburg – Cabarrus County

·         Lower Creek Elementary School, Lenoir – Caldwell County

·         Olympic High School, Charlotte – Mecklenburg County

·         RS Central High School, Rutherfordton – Rutherford County

·         South Stokes High School, Walnut Cove – Stokes County

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